A new social media post from Donald Trump has people speculating about whether the president is seriously considering another run for office. The message sparked debate over the legality and intent of Trump’s comments, as well as renewed questions about whether he could seek the presidency again in 2028.
Donald Trump makes a new post hinting at another term
Donald Trump took to Truth Social with a message that appeared to openly tease the idea of extending his time in office beyond constitutional limits. He wrote, “RECORD NUMBERS ALL OVER THE PLACE! SHOULD I TRY FOR A FOURTH TERM?”
The post quickly spread across platforms and news cycles, adding fresh fuel to ongoing discussions around whether Trump can run for president in 2028. While the comment was brief, it echoed a pattern he has followed for months: publicly floating the idea of serving beyond two terms while stopping short of offering a clear plan.
The U.S. Constitution imposes strict limits on presidential terms. The 22nd Amendment states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice…” This provision explicitly bars any president from serving more than two elected terms, making another run legally prohibited under the current framework.
Despite that, Donald Trump and those close to him have repeatedly kept the conversation alive. His former strategist, Steve Bannon, suggested last year to The Economist that there is a “plan” to navigate around the 22nd Amendment, though he provided no details. Trump himself has previously framed a potential run as being for a “fourth term,” claiming the 2020 election was “totally rigged” and therefore stolen from him.
Moreover, Donald Trump has claimed overwhelming support in the post, but current polling data presents a more complex reality. His approval ratings remain underwater, with only about 4 in 10 U.S. adults approving of his performance in his second term, per a recent AP-NORC poll. A New York Times-Siena poll released the same day as his post found that 56% of voters disapprove of his handling of key issues such as the economy and immigration.
